With a Valentine’s walk with man’s best friend, free yoga on the Carrollton square, and an underwear run, you’ll have plenty of chances to work off all that chocolate this month. Speaking of chocolate …
FEBRUARY 4
Hundreds of runners will flock to Fair Park for the return of the Hot Chocolate 15k and 5k races. From M&M and chocolate chip stations along the course to hot cocoa and fondue at the post-race party, there will be plenty of chocolate to drink, drizzle, and dip. The sweetest part: proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dallas.
FEBRUARY 10
Women’s Self-Defense Seminar
Equip and empower yourself with a self-defense crash course from Omega CrossFit Plano—no cost, and no membership required. Class is from 7-10 p.m. and features an all-star coaching team (including a black belt jiu-jitsu instructor and a Division 1 All-American wrestler). Bring some girlfriends along for Galentine’s Day bonding and enjoy wine and snacks afterward.
FEBRUARY 11
Yoga on the Square
The city of Carrollton offers a free monthly yoga class on the open lawn of their historic downtown square. This month’s class, led by Yoga Digest’s Pat Fabulous, is open to yogis of all ages and experience levels. Bring your own mat and dress appropriately for the weather, as class is happening whether it rains or shines.
FEBRUARY 12
DogFit Pack Walk – My Furry Valentine
Treat the four-legged love of your life to a relaxing Valentine’s group stroll. Both you and your pooch will appreciate the chance to explore the city with a canine-loving community. The walk will be about 3 miles and will begin on the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge. Pups must be on leashes.
FEBRUARY 18
It’s the most fun you’ll ever have raising money for charity—an enormous party at Trees; a short, untimed run; and lots of people in their skivvies. (No banana hammocks, please!) Run alone or on a team to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation and neurofibromatosis research.
VARIOUS DATES
Kids Yoga
Cultivate an early love of literacy and mindfulness with free Friday morning children’s yoga classes at NorthPark Center. The class is a playful, kid-friendly blend of storytelling and stretching led by Stephanie Spett of Yogees Yoga 4 Kids. Bring a mat.
No registration required. More information.
Stretch & Tone
The latest free fitness class offered at Klyde Warren Park is an intense but beginner-friendly cardio workout, brought to you by Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Sculpt long, lean muscles and build core strength in the Muse Family Performance Pavilion from 7-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.
No registration required.
Yoga & Breakfast
Work up an appetite inside the Dallas Farmers Market at 8 a.m. Saturdays. For $30, you get a one-hour power flow class led by V12 Yoga followed by a wholesome and mouth-watering breakfast (see event for date-specific caterers). Classes cap at 31 participants, so call (214) 664-9110 x 304 to reserve your spot.
Yoga in the Park
The Dallas Yoga Center, voted “Best Yoga” in our 2016 Best of Big D awards, will lead free yoga classes on the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn in Klyde Warren Park on Saturday mornings, 10-11 a.m. Classes are accessible to all levels.
No registration required. More information.
